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Alexander McQueen: The Legacy

11 February 2013 • Kimberly

I originally wrote this on La Couturier three years ago as soon as news of his death disseminated the Internet. He was found dead Feb. 11, 2010; it felt right to republish this piece here in honor of the designer's memory.  .   .   . It’s rather unsettling to be here writing this; a part of ... Read More

Bag Whore: Alexander McQueen ‘Heroine’ Satchel

20 June 2012 • Kimberly

zoe saldana new york alexander mcqueen heroine satchel bag

 By now my affinity for (black) leather satchels comes at no surprise. It's predictable, even borderline boring. That simply makes me incredibly easy to shop for, no? I consider Zoe Saldana to be the ultimate actress—low-key but powerful in every which way—and list her amongst one of my top style ... Read More

Alexander McQueen: “Savage Beauty”

24 July 2011 • Kimberly

I finally found a free weekend where I wasn't working and seized the opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art bright and early for a chance to catch a glimpse of the much publicized Alexander McQueen exhibit, Savage Beauty before its end date. While I have high regards for the designer ... Read More

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